Ultimate Footy: fan favourites retain dual-position status

Matthew James, footyprophet.com

It will be options galore for fantasy coaches in 2014, with the release of Ultimate Footy player positions leaving little to be desired. The game itself has not yet opened, but positional information is now available on footyprophet.com.

A number of fan favourites have retained their important dual-position eligibility from last season, including Dustin Martin (Midfielder/Forward), Brendon Goddard (Defender/Forward) and Dean Cox (Ruck/Forward), while several new faces appear in unfamiliar positions.

Hawthorn genius Sam Mitchell can now be selected in the backline, while the dynamic Patrick Dangerfield will line up for his fantasy owners in the forward line. Both players spent significant amounts of time at opposite ends of the ground last season, and have been duly rewarded in fantasy.

After a year of being stranded as a midfielder only, Richmond's Brett Deledio is again a dual-position player, with Ultimate Footy listing him as a Midfielder/Defender. Durable and consistent, the Tiger led his team for rebound 50s in the second half of 2013. Defender eligibility will put him amongst the first drafted this year.

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While some players have received additional positions, several top line fantasy players have lost their dual position status for the 2014 season. Brisbane vice-captain Tom Rockliff can only be selected as a midfielder this season, and the same goes for Steve Johnson, who was the No.1 ranked player in Ultimate Footy last year.

Geelong has seen the most changes with ten players on its list having their positional eligibility altered. In addition to Stevie J, Matthew Stokes and Mitch Duncan have also become midfielders only. Allen Christensen, however, remains a Midfielder/Forward, and while Jimmy Bartel has lost his Forward eligibility, he is now a Midfielder/Defender. Josh Caddy and George Horlin-Smith have both picked up Midfielder/Forward status.

There has been some change in the Ruck/Forward group, with Patrick Ryder and Nic Naitanui now only able to be selected as ruckmen, while Coleman medalist Jarryd Roughead is now a forward only. Kurt Tippett and Tom Bellchambers have both had ruck eligibility added to their forward status.

Several younger players have also picked up dual-positions with Jack Martin (Midfielder/Forward), Jack Newnes (Midfielder/Defender) and Jarmen Impey (Defender/Forward) three notable inclusions.

Ultimate Footy again leads the pack as the most feature packed fantasy AFL game available, and uses a unique player draft to distribute players to teams. These teams then compete week to week until the league premiers are crowned. Many of the league settings can be customised, including the scoring system, squad sizes and finals format.

Register your interest for Ultimate Footy 2014 HERE, and you will receive an email once registrations open in the next few weeks.